DAVID P. "ROCK" NAPOLITANO

Son of the late John Joseph and Rose Bastek Napolitano, David was born in Middletown, NY on February 23, 1957.

He was employed as an electrician at Otisville State Correction Facility, Otisville, NY, a member of Middletown BPOElks Lodge 1097 and Waalkill Engine Co #6, Middletown.

David's love of life was playing golf; he was a special brother, friend and uncle. David fought a courageous battle with cancer and died peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh, NY. His family was so grateful for all the love and support he received from his family and friends during his illness.

He is survived by his siblings: Ann Marie, wife of Duane Martel of Cuddebackville, William Napolitano, husband of Susan of Florida, NY, Joseph Napolitano, husband of Linda of Highland Falls, Barbara, wife of George Fritzsch, Russell Napolitano and Vincent Napolitano, all of Middletown, Lena, wife of Robert Barber of Temperanceville, VA, Paul Napolitano and Michael Napolitano of the State of Florida and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers: John and Carmen Napolitano.

Friends are invited to call from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 18th from at Morse Funeral Home Inc., 33 Railroad Ave., Middletown, NY. Elk's services will be at 7 p.m. with Waalkill Engine Co. services at 7:15 p.m. Graveside Services will be 12 noon on Monday, May 19th in St. Joseph Cemetery, 149 Cottage St., Middletown, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations, in David's memory, may be made to; "The Trustees of Columbia University" and sent to Columbia University Medical Center, Office of Development, 100 Haven Ave., Suite 29D, New York, NY 10032 Attn; Matt Reals. Please indicate Dr. Lassman's Brain Tumor Research on the Memo line.

A blood drive in memory of David will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20th at the Middletown Elk's Lodge, 48 Prospect St., Middletown, NY.